The Schockley-Jensen Thesis: A Contextual Appraisal.

X, Cedric (Clark)

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ERIC Number: EJ123588

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Publication Date: 1975

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The Schockley-Jensen Thesis: A Contextual Appraisal

X, Cedric (Clark)

Black Scholar, 6, 10, 2-12, Jul-Aug 75

Discusses three hypotheses which have been posed as possible explanations for the contemporary and historical interest which certain white thinkers have had in black intelligence -- the religious anchor hypothesis, the genetic jealousy hypothesis, and the mental deficiency hypothesis -- as well as the environment versus heredity paradigm. (Author/JM)

Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Intelligence Differences, Nature Nurture Controversy, Psychological Studies, Racial Differences, Racial Relations, Racism, Science History, Social Influences, United States History

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